In this episode, we break down how to strategically plan your training and race calendar using macro and micro cycles — whether you’re targeting a marathon, half marathon, or speed season. We dive into how to balance volume, density, and intensity to structure your year for peak performance without burnout.

You’ll learn how to:

• Align your big-picture goals with training cycles that fit your lifestyle and seasons.
• Use volume, density, and intensity as levers to build sustainable fitness.
• Periodize your speed work, strength, and long runs for lasting progress.
• Plan key races while keeping recovery and adaptation in focus.

Listen if you want to build your training plan like a pro, understand how effort and structure work together, and get ready to perform your best when it matters most.

Resources Mentioned:

• Daniels’ Running Formula by Jack Daniels, Ph.D.
• The Science of Running by Steve Magness
• Stephen Seiler’s Endurance Training Principles (free on ResearchGate)
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist Manual
  

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